New to site could use some help
Picked up a project xs650 78 for a birthday present and, have been trying to get it running for a while now. With a brief 5 minute success before it fell on its face. After going over the carb PDF and...
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What is the average age of this group ?
I'm just curious as to the average age of this group and how long the members have been riding. I'm 67 years old and have been actively riding for 54 years. I still ride nearly every day during the...
View ArticleStarter Gear (again...)
Hello, I wanted to just re-bend the drag clip but now with the gear in my hand, I wonder if I don't have to order a repair kit.... What do you think? Thanks. Michel View attachment 89415
View ArticleAnybody ever try this?
I've wondered this for a while. The stepped swingarm bolt we have(or had for those who upgraded). Instead of enlarging the hole for the unstepped bolt from a Suzi, Why not bore and thread the original...
View Article75 gauges
Pretty nice looking gauge cluster came to me free. No bulbs, I took the good ones. Tach looks very nice, speedo just ok. Wires are not cut, snipped, or molested. So if you need 75 gauge repairs, this...
View ArticleMy 60th birthday present
Well this all happened pretty fast. Just six days ago I posted in the lounge that I was in search of a clean survivor. Today, five days short of my 60th birthday, I pulled the trigger on a 1977. I...
View ArticleNo power under throttle
I have '81 xs with pamco PMA and e advancer that i had a little problem with today. I had it out on the road and it was riding a little sloppy like the timing was a bit advanced. When i got on the...
View ArticleXS650 Craigslist postings depository
Rather than a new topic each time a bike shows up on CL we can put them in this thread. I'll start out with this 'custom'. No title and kinda ratty looking but it's 'only' $2100....
View ArticleStella - 1977D survivor, back on the road.
I've been having a great time over the last two weeks as I become further acquainted with my 77D, mostly stock, Stella. After the first basic safety checks and oil change, etc. I put her quickly into...
View ArticleElephant Foot Adjustor & Rocker Arms
I'd like to do this mod to my bike, but no time and not handy enough to mod the rockers. Could send you my rockers or have an eBay set delivered. will pay money or something. PM me, lemme know terms....
View ArticleRetiredgentleman or any one else that has run this
I have a 1976 XS650 with a PMA and I am getting rid of my two coil system and want to go with one. I also am keeping my current points. What coil can I use that won't fry my points? Also, how do I wire...
View ArticleHelp with where to start.....
View attachment 89851 Just returned from deployment and picked up this gem that was hiding in a garage and rewired in crazy ways. Waiting on finding out exact year but my research says it's the 79...
View ArticleAdvice wanted...welders?
Good morning all! As the Great Clean-up of 2017 continues in the Disaster Central Workshop, I have concluded that it is time for me to acquire my one last major tool purchase - a welder. I have a few...
View ArticleBlowing signal 10A Fuse when I press down on the rear Brake
Here is an odd one gents. Tonight when I was checking the bike over. I pressed down on the rear brake, I notice that the rear lights and the headlight dimmed a lot, more then usual. I pressed down...
View ArticleApril 13th – 15th, 2017. Ozarks Rally III, Mountain View, Arkansas
Daily rides around one of the best riding regions in the USA. Rally headquarters at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Book your rooms by calling (870) 269-3871 and mention the Yamaha 650 Society for a...
View ArticleHonda Coil
View attachment 96891 I noticed the other day when I was doing some searching regarding coils that someone had used a 79-83 Honda CB coil. I can't find the dang thread now to save my life. Has anyone...
View ArticleWhat have you done to your XS today?
What have you done to your XS today? "A place to post up what'cha been doing in the garage or on the road. As always show us the pics!" gggGary Today I gave her a wash then got out the carnauba wax and...
View ArticleEX500 CARB SPRING PROBLEM ???
I'm working on a new project and finally got the engine back in and was putting my EX500 carbs on for the first time when I tried to twist up the throttle it was just about impossible . The throttle...
View ArticleAdvance timing rod
Whats up guys I was wondering if anyone knows where I could source a timing advance rod for my 1980 xs650 in Austin TX. I bought and installed the "Ultimate Electronic Ignition with E-Advancer/XSCharge...
View ArticleActual Yamaha bug screen
View attachment 92857 I was fortunate to spot this hanging in the rafters of a local private motorcycle repair shop. Owner was a Yamaha dealer in the days long ago. Cost me $100 to get him to get it...
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